March read

[Frizzi]

At our meeting tonight we've decided for the topic culture in general. Travel books will be just one possibility among others.

The doodle will be put up on Saturday. It would be great to have at least 4 or 5 suggestions altogether.

Bonne nuit! :)

[Kiwi (Karin)]

Hi there. My suggestion for the March read is Lisa See's 'Snowflower and the secret fan'. An excellent book about a girl growing up in China just before foot binding was banned. Eye-opening to the way women were viewed in China.
Take care, Karin

[[deleted user]]

Hi, I'd like to suggest "Snow Country" by Yasunari Kawabata. Its about a wasted love between a wealthy man and an onsen geisha, gives an insight into japanese attitudes to permanence. See you soon, Becca

[Caroline]

Hi,

I thought the meeting was tomorrow night so I missed the discussion yesterday...I hope that everyone liked the book as much as I did (thanks Alan!).

I'm not sure I've totally understood the theme for this month's book, but if travel writing is included I'd suggest:
Peter Hessler's "River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze"

[Viviane]

Hi,

More from the 'difference of cultures' than from the travelling angle, I'd like to suggest "Brick lane" by Monica Ali : the story of a girl from Bangladesh sent to London for an arranged marriage. I haven't read it nor seen the film but both were recommended to me.

See you soon,

Viviane

[Frizzi]

Hey!

Thanks for the suggestions.

Doodle is up:
http://www.doodle.com/x7unm4rfasz4v2pf

I would say I'll close the doodle and Monday and then we can vote for the date as usual.

See you soon!
Frizzi

[AnneSo]

Hi
It is the first time I write on this website. I discovered it few days ago.
Your selection of books looks nice. I voted for "brick lane"
Bye bye
AnneSo

[Frizzi]

And Brick Lane be it :) Polls are closed.

The link for the date is:
http://www.doodle.com/uhvatkquhty8rhvi

Until then: Happy reading and see you soon :)

[Frizzi]

The next book club meeting will be on April 10th.

See you then !

[Frizzi]

Little change of plans: Would April 12th also work for you? This would mean a little more time to read and a little less stressy return from the Easter weekend.

Bye and have fun with Brick Lane

[Kiwi (Karin)]

Fine by me!!! :-)

[Viviane]

I may not be able to make it as I go on holiday the day after and will be packing, but I hope you will have enjoyed the book !

See you next time !

Viviane

[Frizzi]

Great! ...
Well, not so great for Viviane. I hope you can make it! Especially since the book is your suggestion and a good one, too :)

Happy reading
Frizzi

[[deleted user]]

Fine by me too :)

[Laura]

Hi, I've been away for a bit. But I will be coming to the next bookclub. See you :) Laura

[Jigna]

Hey strangely, I haven't been getting the group emails.

I'll need to sort out the settings but I'll join up for the next bookclub.

Jigna

[René]

Hello all - very glad to have been introduced to this book! I'm new to the book club though - how does it work, do we all just show up somewhere?

[René]

Allrighty - thanks!

[Viviane]

Hello,

I confirm I won t be able to make it (leaving for England the next morning at 7 and obviously still be packing). I hope you re enjoying the book as much as I am !

See you next time !

Viviane

[Alan]

Hey all, will be there tomorrow but possibly late so I an catch up with you all when I get there! Not definitely late but definitely possibly late :-)

[[deleted user]]

I'm going to Marrakech tomorrow and no where near ready yet so I won't be able to make it. Sorry.